Panda Archive

Mao Er

毛二

Mao Er is a female giant panda born on 2014-07-26 at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. She is registered under studbook number 934 in the global giant panda studbook system, which tracks the captive giant panda population for conservation management. She is the offspring of Xiong Bang (studbook number 743) and Di Dian (studbook number 767). Both of her parents are captive-bred giant pandas that reside permanently at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Currently living at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, he/she participates in the base’s captive breeding program for giant pandas, a coordinated national conservation initiative overseen by China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration. This giant panda is known for being docile and curious, often observed climbing and foraging on bamboo in public viewing areas. She is a popular attraction for domestic and international visitors to the Chengdu base, helping raise public awareness about giant panda protection. As a member of the genetically managed captive population, she contributes to long-term efforts to maintain a healthy, sustainable giant panda population.